Lithia Motors Inc

Automotive Dealership Controller

Lithia Motors Inc$100K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in automotive financial management roles like Controller or Business Manager
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with growing responsibilities
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
  • Collaborate with executives to enhance financial controls and address accounting needs
  • Create action plans for acquisitions, audits, and profitability improvement
  • Assess team performance and identify areas for process optimization
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and deadlines
  • Analyze dealership performance to uncover operational efficiencies
  • Foster communication across various teams and departments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid holidays and time off
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Opportunity to participate in employee stock purchase program
  • Discounts on vehicle purchases
  • Wellness programs to support employee health
Full Job Description
Dealership:

Automotive Dealership Controller
Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Albany, NY

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:
  • The full salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 plus bonus annually, based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
  • Wellness Programs


What You'll Do:
  • Oversee dealership accounting functions and ensure APC provides timely, accurate, and efficient accounting support to dealerships.
  • Partner with Platform Vice Presidents, General Managers, Store Leaders, and other Operations leaders to maintain financial controls and resolve accounting needs.
  • Develop and execute action plans for acquisitions, open points, divestitures, audit findings, profitability opportunities, and working capital concerns.
  • Evaluate APC team performance, identify process improvements, and ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
  • Support key compliance and financial control activities, including SOX-related policies and reviews of reconciliations and incentives.
  • Review regional performance to identify operational and profitability opportunities across dealerships.
  • Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Operations, dealership, regional, and Support Services teams.


What You'll Bring:
  • Prior automotive Controller, Business Manager, dealership, or operational accounting experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least five years of leadership experience with increasing scope and accountability.
  • Strong communication, active listening, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with internal and external teams, and support high-performing personnel.


Hard work is encouraged, rewarded, and recognized. We believe that those who embody our core values and consistently perform at a high level should be given opportunities to lead. Join our candidate network today!

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